The Ministry of Health has opened applications for 70 subsidized loans with 0% interest, aimed at doctors and nurses who want to purchase their own homes. The scheme is intended to help healthcare workers manage housing costs by giving them the opportunity to obtain interest-free loans to purchase a home. A total of 70 loans are available to applicants who meet the criteria set out in the program. The initiative represents another support measure for doctors and nurses, aimed

The State Cadastre Agency (ASHK) is informing citizens about the documentation they need to have in order to register the Act of Acquisition of Land Ownership (AMTP). According to SCA, citizens who have been issued an AALO must ensure, before applying for registration of the act, that they have all the required documentation. The application file must include the original AALO, a survey plan of the acquired land area, in accordance with the standards approved by a decision of

This is the first confirmed case this year in Albania of West Nile virus. The patient is a 72-year-old man from Korçë, who presented at the Korçë Regional Hospital around August 1 with symptoms similar to those of West Nile fever. Following the initial suspicions, the patient was admitted to the infectious diseases ward, and the necessary isolation measures were taken. Samples from tests conducted at the Korçë Regional Hospital were sent for verification to health authorities

While young people continue protesting against Rama outside his office, another scene has emerged from Pogradec, where the Prime Minister appears to still enjoy the support of at least some elderly citizens. A 65-year-old Albanian man who has lived in Greece for 35 years traveled around five hours from Xanthi, Greece, to meet Rama. Halim Bufi said he learned about the government meeting in Pogradec and immediately decided to set off, hoping to express his gratitude to Rama fo

The months of August and September coincide with the stocking of Lake Ohrid with young koran fish, which is why this period in Pogradec is also marked by the annual Koran Festival. This year’s event once again brought together local chefs, who presented visitors with a variety of koran dishes prepared according to traditional recipes. According to the chefs, the “king of the lake” remains one of the most popular attractions for tourists and visitors. For Albanian master chef

More than 30,000 people have left Albania through the Kapshticë border crossing over the past four days, in another period of heavy traffic at the border with Greece. They are mainly Albanian emigrants who had come to the country for their holidays and have now begun returning to Greece and the countries where they live and work. The heavy flow has caused long lines of vehicles at Kapshticë, with travelers reporting waits of up to two hours at the border amid high temperature

The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, through an official statement, expressed regret over the omission of the Albanian National Anthem at a cultural event held yesterday in Pustec. The event was attended by the Prime Minister of North Macedonia and the Mayor of Pustec. During the ceremony, the national anthem of North Macedonia was played, but not the Albanian anthem. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that, although the event was organized by a local associat

After the summer holidays in Albania, emigrants have begun returning to Greece. The high volume of movement has also been recorded at the Kapshtica border crossing, where long lines of vehicles have formed in the neutral zone. In just three days, from August 17 to 19, 18,000 departures from Albania were recorded at Kapshtica. The high traffic is expected to continue in the coming days, while the Albanian side is operating at full capacity to process vehicles and travelers and

Sad news has come from Vithkuq. Koço Qirjo, affectionately known as the “Nightingale” of Vithkuq, has passed away. He was a brilliant singer with a distinctive voice who, for many years, brought the songs and musical traditions of the area to life. Koço Qirjo was one of those people who did not see singing simply as a passion, but as a way to preserve and pass on the identity, history, and traditions of his birthplace. With his distinctive voice, he made the songs of Vithkuq

The serious incident that occurred in Fier in July shocked the public, when Refit Buzi went to his former fiancée’s home and shot and killed her parents, while holding her hostage for several hours. After hours of negotiations with the police, he agreed to release Rozalinda Plaka and then died by suicide inside his car. According to the perpetrator’s family members, the conflict had arisen over a large sum of money that, they claimed, their son had previously given her and th

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.2 was recorded this morning in southeastern Albania, in the village of Drenovë, Korçë. According to seismological data, the tremor was recorded at 09:36:50, with the epicenter at coordinates 40.560; 20.800. The earthquake occurred at a depth of approximately 5 kilometers, while the epicenter was about 7 kilometers south-southeast of Korçë and approximately 86 kilometers south-southeast of Elbasan. So far, no material damage or injuries have

According to horoscope expert Susan Taylor, the biggest spenders among the zodiac signs are Aries, Cancer, Leo, Libra and Scorpio. If you or your partner belong to one of these signs, it may be best to avoid shopping malls. Aries is an impulsive spender They like to enjoy life to the fullest and their motto is that money is meant to be spent. They even tell themselves that by spending, they are helping the economy. Aries are very impulsive and often buy things that catch thei

The names of the six people injured in the fire that engulfed a hotel on Vlora’s Lungomare have also been released. According to the information, five of the injured are Albanian citizens from Kosovo, while one is from Rrëshen. The head of the intensive care unit at Vlora Regional Hospital said that three of the injured are in serious health condition. One woman has burns covering nearly 100% of her body, while five of the injured have been transferred to Tirana for specializ

According to data from INSTAT, a three-year period highlights the growing phenomenon of domestic violence in Albanian families. At the top of the list of criminal offenses analyzed in 2024, violations of traffic rules account for the largest share, at 16.5% of all offenses, followed by drug-related offenses at 8.9%, while domestic violence ranks third at 6.6%. In 2024, 265 more men “showed their muscles” to women, with a total of 2,139 cases, compared with the previous year.

Police in Korçë have taken measures and fined a truck driver who carried out an improper overtaking maneuver on a section with limited visibility, on the “Pogradec–Qafë Thanë” road. Police announced that they identified the driver, whose driving license was also suspended for 4 months. Among the other measures, the driver also had 10 points deducted from his driving license. Regarding the administrative measure, it is learned that he was fined 16,000 lekë. “Response from the

The Prosecutor’s Office, in cooperation with the Police Oversight Agency, is investigating the command structure of the Korçë Police following the killing of Enea Mekolli, an officer of the “Eagles” special unit, and the wounding of his colleague Edison Adri during an operation to arrest wanted fugitive Violand Bracellari. According to the Prosecutor’s Office, investigators are examining whether an operational plan had been prepared to apprehend the wanted man and whether all

Drilon in Pogradec is experiencing a successful tourist season, with more than 24,000 visitors recorded from January through the end of July. The flow of tourists has increased by 19.4 percent compared with last year, while June and July recorded the highest number of visits. The opening of the Visitor Center is expected to further strengthen Drilon’s role as one of the main destinations in southeastern Albania. Surrounded by greenery, crystal-clear springs, and the tranquili

We will not focus on the administrative measure itself, nor on the question of whether it was fair or not. That is a separate issue and can be assessed based on the circumstances and the law. What caught our attention this time is the way the document was written by the police officer. And honestly, there is a lot to discuss here. This is an official document, which should be clear, accurate, and written according to the basic rules of the Albanian language. Yet a simple look

A short while ago, the mother of Joan Zuko, the 20-year-old who tragically lost his life two days ago in Korçë, shared a heartbreaking post on her official Facebook page, expressing her immense pain over the loss of her son. A pain that is difficult to put into words, especially when it comes to losing a child in the prime of his youth. Joan Zuko was killed at just 20 years old, leaving behind family members, friends, and loved ones devastated by the tragedy that shook Korçë.

When the Albanian government finalized the ban on gambling in 2019, the official narrative promised to uproot a social problem that had spread to virtually every street in Albania. At the time, there was hardly a neighborhood without two or three betting shops, some of them located near schools or areas frequented by minors. Seven years later, the Albanian government is preparing to legalize online sports betting once again, which, despite legal restrictions, has continued to